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Tuesday, September 24, 2013

A juicy beef patty topped with green onion and arugula, enveloped
between two salty ramen noodle "buns. “Let me tell you …. So Good - Even
vegetarians were begging for a bite!!!

We made our own version of the ramen noodle burger — and now
you can too.

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The Noodle Burger

Ingredients:

For one burger, you'll need:

·1 packet of ramen noodles

·1 beef patty

·1 egg, vegetable oil, green onion, arugula, soy
sauce and ketchup.

Preparation:

1.Prepare the ramen according to the package's
instructions. Drain off excess liquid and let cool for 15 minutes.

2.Mix the egg into the ramen until thoroughly
blended.

Form the noodle "buns."

1.Spray the inside of two deep, flat-bottom bowls
with cooking spray and divide the ramen-egg mixture equally among them. Press
the noodles into the bottoms of the dishes to form discs, then cover with saran
wrap.

2.Weight the "buns" with a heavy glass,
can or jar.

Soup cans and jam jars work well
here. Place both bowls in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a
non-stick skillet on medium-high heat.

3.Remove the bowls from the refrigerator, remove
the saran wrap and invert one of the "buns" over the pan.

Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until
golden brown on one side. Then flip.

After you've flipped it, you
should only need about 2 to 3 minutes more to cook it

thoroughly.

4.Slice green onion.

5.Prepare the beef patty to your liking and top
with arugula, green onion, soy sauce, ketchup and whatever else you like.

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

In 30 minutes or less, This Homemade hamburger helper is
full - flavored and easy to make!

Homemade Hamburger Helper

Ingredients:

·1-1/4 lb. lean ground beef

·2 Tbsp. olive oil

·2 1/2 cups fat-free milk

·1 1/2 cups hot water

·2 cups dry farfalle pasta

·2 Tbsp. cornstarch

·1 Tbsp. chili powder

·2 tsp. garlic powder

·3/4 tsp. salt

·3/4 tsp. smoked paprika

·1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

·Pinch crushed red pepper flakes

·1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

Preparation:

1.Heat olive oil in a large skillet over
medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking meat
apart with a wooden spoon while it cooks. Drain.

2.Add the milk, water, pasta, cornstarch, and
spices; stir to combine. Bring to a boil and turn the heat down to low and
simmer. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente. Add
the cheese and stir to combine. Serve immediately.

Thursday, September 12, 2013

A culinary innovation? May be not, but this five star recipe
is easy, tastes good, versatile, and appeals to a wide variety of people. It
makes 2 large (9x13) casseroles or 4 small ones; I often divide it in fourths
and freeze 3.

Brown and crumble beef over medium-high heat and cook until
beef is no longer pink. Drain, if necessary. Add taco seasoning and water.
Simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until desired consistency
is reached. Top tortillas with the beef mixture. Add Salsa Sauce. Top with
cheese.Microwave on HIGH power for 20
seconds or until the cheese is melted. Serve hot.